Senior Lifting Manager: Heavy Lifting & Rigging Ops

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks a seasoned Lift Supervisor for major construction projects in the region. You will lead heavy lifting operations, ensure BS 7121 compliance, assess ground conditions, and coordinate crane activities with site teams.

Applicants should hold Appointed Person certifications (BS 7121, LEEA) and CPCS/NPORS qualifications, with extensive experience in high-tonnage cranes and rigging. This role demands strong leadership and a stringent safety focus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in heavy lifting operations and steel structure erection on major projects.
• Appointed Person certification under BS 7121 or equivalent.
• CPCS A61 or NPORS N401.
• LEEA Appointed Person / Lifting Operations Management Certificate.
• LEEA Lifting Equipment General Diploma (Parts 1 & 2).
• Rigger Level 1 / Master Rigger certifications.
• Expertise in critical lift planning, crane load calculations, rigging engineering, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with crawler/mobile cranes, tandem lifts, high-tonnage trusses, and structural steel erection.
• Knowledge of BS 7121, LEEA guidelines, equipment inspection, QA/QC and HSE procedures.
• Leadership, contractor coordination, and decision-making in complex sites.
• Ability to enforce safety and Stop Work Authority.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BS 7121, LEEA, QA/QC and client HSE procedures.
• Develop lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments and critical lifts.
• Prepare AutoCAD rigging drawings and verify crane load charts and lifting calculations.
• Manage crawler and mobile crane operations including assembly, testing, and safety systems.
• Lead high-tonnage truss erection and structural steel installation.
• Coordinate daily lifting activities with construction teams, HSE and client reps.
• Maintain rigging registers and verify inspection certificates for lifting gear.
• Assess ground conditions, crane access, weather and site safety before lifts.
• Supervise lifting engineers, riggers and crane operators; conduct pre-lift briefs.

Skills

Appointed Person

Lifting Operations

Rigging Engineering

AutoCAD

Crane Load Calculations

Team Leadership

Safety Management

Education

BS 7121 Certification

CPCS A61 Certificate

NPORS N401 Certificate

LEEA Appointed Person

LEEA LEG Diploma Parts 1&2

Saudi Aramco Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks a seasoned Lift Supervisor for major construction projects in the region. You will lead heavy lifting operations, ensure BS 7121 compliance, assess ground conditions, and coordinate crane activities with site teams.

Applicants should hold Appointed Person certifications (BS 7121, LEEA) and CPCS/NPORS qualifications, with extensive experience in high-tonnage cranes and rigging. This role demands strong leadership and a stringent safety focus.